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      by LovelyMay Part 10 introduces a dramatic shift in the narrator’s journey, beginning with the discovery of a long-abandoned house nestled in an untouched valley beyond the mountains. Unlike the rigid, identical dwellings of the collective city, this structure is full of individuality—its design unique, its rooms personal, and its contents unfamiliar. A sense of awe arises from the sight of colorful clothes, mirrors, and furniture built for comfort rather than efficiency. Each object offers a silent testimony to a…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter XV opens on a bleak and boundless plain, where David Innes and Dian emerge into a world both foreign and unforgiving. Without familiar landmarks, the vastness feels disorienting, but also symbolic—a reminder of how much still lies unknown in Pellucidar. The presence of lidis, enormous four-footed beasts used as mounts by distant tribes, introduces new allies and threats all at once. These nomadic riders, initially wary, offer insights into the scale and diversity of civilizations buried beneath…
    • Chapter XV — Gulliver of  Mars Cover
      by LovelyMay Chapter XV begins with a confession that strips away pride and pretense, as the protagonist recounts the entirety of his journey to a woman whose hardened exterior conceals a warm heart. His tale of otherworldly arrival, unspoken devotion, and the hazards faced alongside Heru is received not with skepticism but with compassion. Her expression softens, her emotions breaking through the surface as she pledges her support with conviction that stuns him. This act of trust and kindness, given so freely,…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER V – Tom Swift and His Electric Locomotive shifts focus from industrial invention to the quirky and personal troubles of a close friend. Mr. Damon, a man known for his eccentric expressions and good-natured personality, finds himself the target of a rather unusual string of thefts. His prized buff Orpington chickens, especially a distinguished cockerel named Blue Ribbon Junior, have attracted the attention of relentless burglars. Despite installing barbed wire and providing his servant with a…
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      by LovelyMay CHAPTER XI – Thuvia, Maid of Mars opens with Carthoris awakening on a blood-soaked battlefield, left unconscious amid the lifeless bodies of fallen foes. Disoriented and weak, he finds Thuvia and Kar Komak gone, with no sign of where or how they vanished. Though wounded and drained, Carthoris rises with unwavering resolve, setting his course for Aaanthor, where water and possible clues await, his thoughts consumed by Thuvia’s safety. Reaching the crumbling city of Aaanthor, Carthoris encounters a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Ministry of Time continues its narrative with Gore boarding the ship, greeted by the distant and muffled figures of the watch, all set against the eerie tilt caused by the surrounding sea ice. As Gore moves below deck, the warmth from the crowded crew stands in stark contrast to the harsh cold he just endured. Despite his own physical exhaustion and mental fog, Gore learns from Stanley, the ship’s surgeon, that the date is July 24, 1847. The cold’s toll on him is evident as his delayed response to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 13 opens with the protagonist, disturbed by a vivid and unsettling dream, unable to return to sleep despite sharing a bed with Eight. His mind racing with anxious thoughts, he decides to leave the warmth of the bed and head to the cafeteria in search of solace through reading. As he walks through the cold, empty corridors, the silence around him only amplifies his sense of isolation. The corridors, void of life, mirror his inner emptiness, heightened by the gnawing hunger he feels due to their…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In this chapter, the protagonist finds himself restrained on a high bed under harsh lights, unable to move, with O’Brien and a man in a white coat nearby. Emerging from a disorienting state of unconsciousness, he slowly registers his grim surroundings. His sense of time is fragmented, with memory gaps that obscure the length of his captivity. Since his arrest, he has been plunged into a relentless nightmare of interrogation and torture, a brutal routine designed to break prisoners physically and…
    • by LovelyMay Chapter X begins with the quiet companionship of Carthoris and Thuvia moving steadily through the Martian landscape. Words are few, yet each step affirms the trust forming between them. Their silence speaks volumes, filled with glances that reveal more than conversation ever could. But this fragile peace shatters when Carthoris suddenly discovers Thuvia has disappeared. Panic replaces calm, and he realizes she was never there—only a mirage shaped by Jav's powers. The betrayal slices deep, not just for…
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      by LovelyMay Chapter 10 - Desperate Chance opens in the midst of betrayal and ambition along Borneo’s remote rivers. Ninaka, once loyal to Rajah Muda Saffir, seizes the moment to claim both the mysterious chest and Virginia Maxon. The thought of holding her causes conflict within him; she is both a prize and a problem. He fears the fury of white men but also sees the leverage she might bring. Despite his hesitation, greed wins over caution. Alongside Barunda, he devises a plan to quietly disappear, hoping to vanish…
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